Troy, New York
Troy: The most populous city in Rensselaer County, New York. It is located on the Hudson River in the eastern part of the state. Troy is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute campus and the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.
About
Troy is a city located in the county of Rensselaer in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 50,129 and a population density of 1,750 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 48,804 inhabitants.
The city was created 237 years ago in 1786.
Quick Facts about Troy
| Population : | 48,804 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Rensselaer County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 518 |
| Area : | 28.64 km2 |
| Altitude : | 499 feet / 152 meters |
| Capital city : | Troy is capital of Rensselaer County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1787 (237 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 09:02:07 (25th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 12180 |
| Density : | 1,704 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.71% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Troy is located at 42°43'42"N 73°41'30"W (42.7284100, -73.6917900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Troy decreased by 2.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1820 | 5,264 | - | |
| 2000 | 49,170 | 89.29% | |
| 2010 | 50,129 | 1.91% | census |
| 2011 | 50,020 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 49,848 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 49,921 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 49,968 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 49,776 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 49,597 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 49,433 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 49,354 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 49,154 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 48,804 | -0.72% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 356,899 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 299,630 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 19.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 359,066 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 299,630 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 92.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 11.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 82.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 20,741 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 154,429 |
Troy zip code is 12180.
County name: Rensselaer, County
fips: 36083
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 154,429 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $363,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,739 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $470 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,297 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 2,565 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 137,021 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.45 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 756,517 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,988,163 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,275,681 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 4,341,261 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,982 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $71,881 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $37,363 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 11,236 |
| 2019 total employment : | 133,269 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 6,446,140 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 3.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 33,935 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 34,949 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 18,007 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 12,116 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,075 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 30,704 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,222 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 30,055 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 115.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2,596.00 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $337,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,319 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $910 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,562 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,766 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.92 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.6% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 60,357 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 849,147 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 616,366 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $30,947 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $119,349 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $48,878 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,422 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,275 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 819 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 244 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,061 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 125 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,129 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,901.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.77 |
Other Places in Troy
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People born in Troy (200)
People born in Troy, including actress Maureen Stapleton, singer Tim Hauser, Roman Catholic bishop Howard James Hubbard, .
List
- Robert Fuller (actor from the United States) he was born in 29/07/1933
- Guy Hebert (American ice hockey goaltender) he was born in 07/01/1967
- Jay Hammond (Governor of Alaska (1922-2005)) he was born in 21/07/1922
- Lucius Frederick Hubbard (American politician (1836-1913)) he was born in 26/01/1836
- Jacob Collamer (American politician (1791-1865)) he was born in 08/01/1791
- Edward Murphy (American politician (1836-1911)) he was born in 15/12/1836
- Russell Wong (Chinese-American actor) he was born in 01/03/1963
- John R. Fellows (American politician (1832-1896)) he was born in 29/07/1832
- Ed Wachter (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 30/06/1883
- Edward Asahel Birge (American zoologist) he was born in 07/09/1851
- Elias James Manning (American priest) he was born in 14/04/1938
- Alfred H. Thiessen (American meteorologist) he was born in 08/04/1872
- Solita Solano (American writer, poet and journalist) she was born in 01/01/1888
- King Kelly (Major League Baseball player, manager) he was born in 31/12/1857
- Joe Alaskey (American stand-up comedian) he was born in 17/04/1952
- Albert T. Olmstead (American historian) he was born in 23/03/1880
- John A. Sampson (American gynecologist) he was born in 17/08/1873
- Johnny Evers (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 21/07/1881
Schools in Troy
College & universities near Troy, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195128 | Russell Sage College | Troy (NY) | 12180 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Troy, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
| SAR | Saratoga Springs station | 26 Station Lane | RAIL |
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
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Other cities in Rensselaer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rensselaer County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Greenbush | 16,127 | Town in New York state |
| Stony Point | 15,289 | Town in Rockland County, New York, United States |
| Brunswick | 13,048 | Town in New York |
| Rensselaer | 9,142 | City in Indiana |
| Sand Lake | 8,422 | Town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States |
| Schaghticoke | 7,454 | Village in New York, USA |
| Hoosick | 6,711 | Town in New York, United States |
| Pittstown | 5,144 | Town in New York |
| Nassau | 4,743 | Town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States |
| Poestenkill | 4,479 | Town in New York, USA |
| Hoosick Falls | 3,336 | Town |
| Wynantskill | 3,276 | Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York |
| Stephentown | 2,861 | City in Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America |
| West Sand Lake | 2,660 | Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York |
| Hampton Manor | 2,417 | Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York |
| Grafton | 2,151 | Town in New York, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Troy distances to largest New York cities
